2022 Bodegas Cota 45 'Agostado', Spain YoYo Having spent much of his

Having spent much of his childhood in this extraordinary landscape

South-facing slope planted to 369 clone (new clone for the Grace lineup)

Whole clusters pressed in vertical oak press

where it fermented and rested on lees for fifteen months

2022 Bodegas Cota 45 'Agostado', Spain YoYo Having spent much of hisWe've been tumbling head first down the pre solera, unfortified rabbit hole in Andalucia. Ramiro Ibaez Agostado is one of the most impactful, dare we say noble bottlings we've come across in the category. This has less to do with oxidative qualities and severe tension (like the Miraflores, which we love) and more to do with texture and classic elegance. A stunning wine that will be long lived. "Agostado (formerly Encrucijado) is a blend of old, almost